What is the Spanish word for "flank"?

Learn how to say "flank" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

flank

Spanish

flanco

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Alternative translations of "flank"

costado
lado

Examples of how to use "flank" in Spanish

English
The horse's flank was strong and muscular.
Spanish
El costado del caballo era fuerte y musculoso.
English
She felt a pain in her left flank.
Spanish
Ella sintió un dolor en su costado izquierdo.
English
The soldiers moved to flank the enemy.
Spanish
Los soldados se movieron para rodear al enemigo.
English
Grill the steak on the flank side first.
Spanish
A la parrilla primero el filete por el lado del costado.
English
A dog rested its head against his flank.
Spanish
Un perro apoyó su cabeza contra su costado.

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